Executive Director

Executive Director – Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is currently seeking an Executive Director for Kensington Place in Columbus, Ohio. Kensington Place offers beautiful, comfortable and secure senior living options including Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. The ideal candidate will share our Mission: Creating a better world by serving people in need. What will I do as the Executive Director with Lutheran Social Services? The Executive Director of Kensington Place leads a team to create an Assisted and Independent Living Facility that ensures resident priorities of freedom and quality of life by anticipating changing client needs and changing revenue streams. This position is responsible for leading, developing, implementing and managing the overall operations of Kensington Place, including ensuring the facility complies with all Agency policies, procedures, and expectations as well as all current federal, state, and local regulations standards and licensure requirements. The Executive Director also serves as a member of the Agency's Leadership Team and will provide direction for the development of new health‑related programs and services for seniors, as appropriate. Leads, develops, implements, evaluates, and ensures the ongoing operations of Kensington Place to provide a highly satisfying, comfortable and safe environment for independent seniors and an enticing option for others. This includes, but is not limited to, creating policies/procedures and ensuring regulatory compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and LSS internal policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with Department of Health Assisted Living regulations. Leads the growth and development of Kensington Place to meet community needs. This includes evaluating, recommending, developing and implementing activities, services, and other amenities and appropriate and meets the needs of the resident population and are competitive within the market. Promotes a high quality of life for residents and family members. Instills an atmosphere of resident/customer centric focus. Ensures resident's needs are met to the extent possible. Works with staff, residents, and families to come to win‑win resolutions to issues, concerns, or problems. Creates, maintains, and monitors the overall budget for Kensington Pace. Partners with management staff to review variances and make recommendations for alterations as necessary. Partners with sales and marketing staff to review sales information and trends. Ensures marketing efforts are effective and appropriate to meet the census goals of the agency. Makes recommendations for adjustment to marketing efforts as necessary to increase visibility. Provides leadership, development and work direction to the staff of Kensington Place. This includes selecting, training, coaching, providing performance feedback, disciplining, and terminating of employees as necessary. Serves as a member of the LSS Leadership and Department Directors Teams. Participates in the Manager-on-Call rotation at Kensington Place. Requirements for the Executive Director with Lutheran Social Services Three years direct operation responsibility at a licensed group home or residential care facility. Bachelor's degree in health‑related field or similar field. Licensure as a nursing home administrator (preferred). Flexibility in managing schedule including weekends and evening hours. Valid Ohio driver's license, access to reliable insured transportation and ability to meet LSS insurance standards required. Benefits for Full‑time positions with Lutheran Social Services Health insurance with 4‑plan options. Tuition Reimbursement Program. 403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings. Dental and Vision insurance. Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA). Health Savings Account. PTO and 12 Paid Holidays. Discount Marketplace. Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community. *some part‑time positions may be eligible for some benefits as well. About Lutheran Social Services We put our Mission of Service into action. Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety, and healing. LSS offers Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through homeless shelters, domestic violence services, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities. Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr